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An executive, retired waiter, aspiring nurse and football star among 14 killed in New Orleans attack

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-01-03 17:47:00

SUMMARY: On New Year’s Day, 14 people tragically lost their lives when a driver sped through Bourbon Street in New Orleans, injuring around 30 others. Among the victims were Terrence Kennedy, a retired waiter; Billy DiMaio, a devoted family man from New Jersey; and Hubert Gauthreaux, a high school graduate. Other victims included Kareem Badawi, a freshman at Alabama, and Matthew Tenedorio, an audiovisual technician. Nikyra Dedeaux, an aspiring nurse, and Reggie Hunter, a devoted father, also perished. Nicole Perez, a single mother and deli manager, was killed, leaving her young son behind. Families are mourning these senseless losses.

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Mississippi made players shine on the NFL’s biggest stage in New Orleans for Super Bowl 59

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www.wxxv25.com – Jevan McCoskey – 2025-02-04 21:32:00

SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are the final competitors for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 59, showcasing the best talent in the NFL. Notably, players A.J. Brown, Darius Slay, and Chris Jones all have connections to Mississippi. Brown, an Ole Miss alum, appreciates his family’s ease of travel to the game. Chris Jones, from Houston, MS, has deep pride for Mississippi State, while Darius Slay, who also played at Mississippi State, emphasizes perseverance in overcoming challenges. Both Slay and Jones reflect on their Mississippi roots, encouraging others to believe in themselves to achieve success at this level.

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Remains of all 67 victims of the deadly plane and chopper collision near DC have been recovered

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-02-04 15:20:00

SUMMARY: Authorities confirmed that the remains of all 67 victims from last week’s midair collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter have been recovered. The chief medical examiner is still working to identify one set of remains. Crews are recovering wreckage from the Potomac River while the National Transportation Safety Board awaits updates. The incident, which occurred as the flight was landing near Ronald Reagan National Airport, resulted in no survivors among the 60 passengers and four crew members. Federal investigators are launching a lengthy investigation, hoping to release a preliminary report in 30 days.

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NFL emails reveal extent of Saints’ damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-02-04 14:37:00

SUMMARY: New Orleans church leaders, facing backlash after releasing a list of abusive priests, collaborated with the New Orleans Saints’ front office, revealing extensive internal communications. Emails obtained by the AP showed that Saints executives, motivated by their devoutly Catholic owner, played a significant role in the church’s public relations efforts amid the clergy sexual abuse crisis. This included advising the archbishop, communicating with local media, and even previewing the list of accused priests to mitigate damage. Critics expressed anger over the Saints’ involvement, questioning why they would assist in protecting abusers, while calling for investigations into the ongoing clergy abuse crisis.

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